By Alex H D

All of us, who have a website, have gone through the process of booking the domain name and hosting space. While some of us got the name and space as a bundle, the more adventurous of us lot bought the name and space from separate providers. Many of us didn't even know what the vendor options are when purchasing a domain name. Domain names can be bought directly from an ICANN authorized registrar or from a reseller of an authorized registrar. The reseller maybe your hosting company or hardware vendor or software vendor or just about... (More)

By David John Kelly

Each year, it is estimated that domain name sales generate between $250-$500 million. With so much money in the industry, buying domains online has become a lucrative business for some. Although, the majority of domain sellers are trusted and respected, there have been some reported high profile domain scams/fraud. With this in mind, I have collated 6 top safety tips to consider when buying domains online:

#1. Check the Email Address

Most domain sellers will be trying contacting buyers using email. But, in the modern day when spam and fraudulent emails are rife, it's hard to... (More)

By Willox Perez

Your business deserves attention and recognition. You need to haul in profit, right? To do this, you need the customers and to attract them, you have to get your very own domain name. It is the Internet's real estate. Purchasing one is securing your location in the web, so that your potential buyers can locate you. It is also important in establishing a firm foundation for your online image and credibility as an online entrepreneur.

A domain name can help identify IP addresses. They have suffixes, which indicate their corresponding TLDs (top-level domains). Examples of TLDs are... (More)

Once you are comfortable with working online, you should buy a domain name for your site or sites. Domain name registration, if you do it right, is one of the key components of having your site rate high in the search engines. The right domain name is memorable, and can get your site to rank higher than other names. The wrong domain name won’t do you any good at all.

The Basics of Domain Name Registration

The first thing you have to do is come up with a good domain name for registration. Don’t even think about a one-word domain... (More)